Sometimes, it’s getting on the plane that’s the most nerve-wracking, especially if you have a fear of flying. Not all fears of flying are unjustified. As you’ll soon see, some of these destinations have the worst airport runways ever! If you are one of the many people who have a flying phobia, you’ll want to stay away from these 25 Most Dangerous Airport Runways! Wait, it gets even “better.” Because of the lack of runway lights in this airport, flights are only permitted during daylight. If it gets dark earlier and you have to land at the Svalbard Airport, the best thing to do is to start praying! Despite being a very dangerous place to land a plane, its scenic beauty makes it one of the most beautiful airports in the world. To make sure that everything works safely for the passengers. Additionally, Los Angeles International has been ranked multiple times throughout the years as the most dangerous airport in the US. This means that planes have to both take off and enter on the west side, barely just passing by each other. See, landing there involves flying up a fjord while the threat of severe turbulence and wind shear makes things even more dangerous. However, the frequent earthquakes, powerful cyclones, and unstable seabed make this engineering masterpiece one of the most dangerous airports as well. That makes this airport not only a dangerous place for golfers, but one of the most bizarre airports out there as well. It’s rumored that the majority of passengers flying to this tiny airport, usually take anti-anxiety meds before the flight to steady their nerves. Why we’re not surprised? At one time, this destination was one of the most avoided for local travelers. They didn’t call it “the mother of all scary airports” for nothing. As a result, every landing at this airport becomes a challenge. Rumor has it that pilots need a strong dose of alcohol after the flight to calm their nerves down. The rail line has recently closed because of storm damage, but the airport is still open and functional. However, it now only carries freight and has not carried people since 2001. To get there, requires navigating the formidable French Alps before making a blood-curdling landing at Courchevel Airport. The runway is about 1,700 feet long, but the real surprise is the large hill toward the middle of the strip. Furthermore, the mountainous terrain, active volcanoes, and fog made landing there nearly a mission impossible. To top it all off was the horrible runway that was known for being notoriously bumpy. It finally closed and was replaced by the new Mariscal Sucre International Airport in 2013. Despite all these extremely high-risk factors, planes as enormous as Boeing 757’s land and take off from there daily. Yep, you guessed right. Every time an aircraft has to land or take off, the vehicles in the city have to stop for the train to pass . . . oops, we meant for the plane to fly. Additionally, the ocean is on one side, and high rough mountains are on the other. It’s widely considered one of the most dangerous airports in the world. Just look at its picture and you will understand why. They have to fly over a small public part of the beach, cross over a fence, pass over a road, and then finally, land on the runway. Not exactly the safest airport in the world, eh? As you can probably imagine, the real dangers with this airport have mainly to do with the extreme weather conditions. The design or position of the airport aren’t too bad really. Furthermore, planes exercise caution during the approach because of the hilltop traffic. As for the absolute highlight in this airport? The take-off! It literally takes place over the heads of the people who may have the bad luck to be close to the airport. The good news is that its 3.5-mile-long runway is considered to be the longest in the world. The low concentration of oxygen at such altitude though, may cause some discomfort to newcomers. And that’s not the only problem. The high-altitude there also lowers the aircraft engines’ performance, making landing a nightmarish experience for everyone on the plane. Surrounded by high cliffs, this dangerously short runway comes awfully close to a steep slope that leads directly to the ocean. To get a better idea, large planes don’t even attempt to land there. The small runway is difficult even for Cessna aircrafts.
